Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.
310 Lake Boulevard, Buffalo, MN 55313
Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. is a nursing home in Buffalo, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 8, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since October 18, 20239 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 8, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 8, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2026.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 6, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
62 of 337 Minnesota homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 18, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 18, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2023.
Citation E0034. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (763) 404-4603
- Last standard health inspection
- January 8, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo INC
- Chain
- Cassia
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (9 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ELIM CARE INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/29/1986
- CASSIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
Questions
When was Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. last inspected?
CMS lists January 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since October 18, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.